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Ford Dorchester

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 3,984 cc

L4 LHFMOT history

L4 LHF is a black petrol Ford Dorchester first used on 24 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,759 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,759 km
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,236 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LHF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Dorchester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LHF was last recorded at 110,759 km on 21 Jul 2026, 1,702 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,057 km · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,702 km
Average per year
5,236 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,759 km
  • 2025 – 109,057 km
  • 2024 – 107,180 km
  • 2023 – 104,894 km
  • 2020 – 93,333 km
  • 2019 – 87,274 km
  • 2018 – 77,326 km
  • 2017 – 67,835 km
  • 2016 – 60,690 km
  • 2015 – 53,695 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,759 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the outer edges - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,759 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,759 km
    Test number
    209218241070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the outer edges - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  2. Fail110,759 km (+1,702)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,759 km
    Test number
    449022652738
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the outer edges - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  3. Pass109,057 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,057 km
    Test number
    701040316145
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner and offside inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail109,057 km (+1,877)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,057 km
    Test number
    184903258154
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner and offside inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass107,180 km (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,180 km
    Test number
    170896785041
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension components corroded

  6. Fail107,173 km (+2,279)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,173 km
    Test number
    952917460469
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension components corroded

  7. Pass104,894 km (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,894 km
    Test number
    544454385497
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail104,887 km1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,887 km
    Test number
    649078707785
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Nearside & Offside (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass102,378 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,378 miles
    Test number
    435915328714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play central (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  10. Fail102,378 miles (+2,338)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,378 miles
    Test number
    241602924396
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play central (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  11. Pass100,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,040 miles
    Test number
    131780128636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,040 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,040 miles
    Test number
    239638829462
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass93,333 km (+6,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,333 km
    Test number
    600895142102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass87,274 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,274 km
    Test number
    317442348684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail87,274 km (+9,948)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,274 km
    Test number
    577145051722
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass77,326 km (+9,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,326 km
    Test number
    186737008334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass67,835 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,835 km
    Test number
    578433436056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,835 km (+7,145)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,835 km
    Test number
    636916848038
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass60,690 km (+6,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,690 km
    Test number
    946396526637
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass53,695 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,695 km
    Test number
    394121577993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  21. Fail53,695 km6 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,695 km
    Test number
    347753820317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  22. Pass45,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,140 miles
    Test number
    926703554263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,140 miles (+8,065)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,140 miles
    Test number
    448743054218
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  24. Pass37,075 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    447850613352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBonnet release lever missing,front offside tyre wearing slightly on inner edge,

  25. Fail37,075 miles (+9,431)1 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    606200113377
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBonnet release lever missing,front offside tyre wearing slightly on inner edge,

  26. Pass27,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,644 miles
    Test number
    468888212409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 LHF

Does L4 LHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 LHF is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 LHF?
The MOT on L4 LHF is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 LHF done?
L4 LHF was recorded at 110,759 km at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 5,236 km a year.
Has L4 LHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LHF has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 LHF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L4 LHF find?
L4 LHF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outer edges - nearside & offside; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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